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Pre-Assessment Conditions and Information

Student feedback

We value student feedback on all assessment tools. Students are asked to give feedback and suggestions about the assessments by emailing [email protected]

Re-assessment

Students who do not achieve a satisfactory outcome for an assessment task may re-submit their assessment or be observed on another day for practical assessment. Your tutor will provide you with feedback on your assessment and/or practical performance to assist you in understanding the areas that require further learning / practice to further develop skills to achieve a satisfactory assessment outcome.

Appeals

If you disagree with an assessment decision, you can appeal the assessment decision by lodging an academic appeal. Please refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures on our website to lodge an academic appeal.

Reasonable adjustment

Definition

'Reasonable adjustment', as defined through the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, relates to a measure or action taken by an education provider to assist a learner with a disability (Disability Standards for Education, 2005).

When can Reasonable Adjustment be applied?

The Principles of Assessment state that Assessments must be Fair, Flexible, Valid and Reliable. In order to maintain "Fairness" in assessment practices, wherever appropriate reasonable adjustments are applied to take into account the individual learner’s needs.

However, the rigour of the assessment must not be compromised. For example if there is a requirement to complete written documentation in a unit of competency, oral assessment will not be appropriate.

Reasonable adjustments to assessment in Vocational Education and Training are applied to make sure that learners with a disability have:

The same learning opportunities as learners without a disability.

The same opportunity to perform and complete assessments as those without a disability.

Reasonable adjustment applied to participation in teaching, learning and assessment activities can include:

Customising resources and activities within the training package or accredited course.

Modifying the presentation medium.

Learner support.

Use of assisting and/or adaptive technologies.

Making information accessible both prior to enrolment and during the course.

Monitoring the adjustments to ensure learner needs continue to be met.

How to request reasonable adjustment to assessment tasks within this unit.

Should you have a disability that requires consideration of reasonable adjustment for any of the assessment tasks within this unit, you should discuss your circumstances with your tutor. Your tutor will then consult with you to determine what reasonable adjustment can be applied to the assessment and advise you of how to proceed with the assessment activities.

The approved reasonable adjustment to an assessment task will be confirmed to you in writing by your tutor.

Plagiarism/cheating

Assignments, projects and essays must be the student’s own work, this includes material from staff, students or the internet. Whenever a student uses the words or work of another person either by direct quotation, paraphrasing or by the use of the other’s ideas, the author and the source must be identified through the use of formal referencing. It is recommended that students use Harvard referencing style for any material taken from published materials.

Please refer to the Harvard Referencing Guide at the following website:

Any suspected case of plagiarism will be investigated and action taken accordingly. Individuals involved will have the opportunity to give evidence and explain their conduct. Where misconduct is proven, a penalty that reflects the nature of the plagiarism will be imposed. Penalties may range from a formal caution to the course being cancelled. Please refer to the Plagiarism Policy and Procedure on our website for more information.

Assessor intervention

During practical assessment, the tutor assessing the student MUST intervene or halt the assessment where the actions about to be taken by the student would breach Work Health and Safety standards and have the potential to cause harm or injury to self or others. If this action is taken, feedback will be provided to assist the student to identify the potential hazard or risk that would have occurred without the intervention. The feedback will enable the student to focus on improving their knowledge and skills through further practice opportunities before re-attempting the assessment.

Pre-Assessment Conditions and Information

Student feedback

We value student feedback on all assessment tools. Students are asked to give feedback and suggestions about the assessments by emailing [email protected]

Re-assessment

Students who do not achieve a satisfactory outcome for an assessment task may re-submit their assessment or be observed on another day for practical assessment. Your tutor will provide you with feedback on your assessment and/or practical performance to assist you in understanding the areas that require further learning / practice to further develop skills to achieve a satisfactory assessment outcome.

Appeals

If you disagree with an assessment decision, you can appeal the assessment decision by lodging an academic appeal. Please refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures on our website to lodge an academic appeal.

Reasonable adjustment

Definition

'Reasonable adjustment', as defined through the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, relates to a measure or action taken by an education provider to assist a learner with a disability (Disability Standards for Education, 2005).

When can Reasonable Adjustment be applied?

The Principles of Assessment state that Assessments must be Fair, Flexible, Valid and Reliable. In order to maintain "Fairness" in assessment practices, wherever appropriate reasonable adjustments are applied to take into account the individual learner’s needs.

However, the rigour of the assessment must not be compromised. For example if there is a requirement to complete written documentation in a unit of competency, oral assessment will not be appropriate.

Reasonable adjustments to assessment in Vocational Education and Training are applied to make sure that learners with a disability have:

The same learning opportunities as learners without a disability.

The same opportunity to perform and complete assessments as those without a disability.

Reasonable adjustment applied to participation in teaching, learning and assessment activities can include:

Customising resources and activities within the training package or accredited course.

Modifying the presentation medium.

Learner support.

Use of assisting and/or adaptive technologies.

Making information accessible both prior to enrolment and during the course.

Monitoring the adjustments to ensure learner needs continue to be met.

How to request reasonable adjustment to assessment tasks within this unit.

Should you have a disability that requires consideration of reasonable adjustment for any of the assessment tasks within this unit, you should discuss your circumstances with your tutor. Your tutor will then consult with you to determine what reasonable adjustment can be applied to the assessment and advise you of how to proceed with the assessment activities.

The approved reasonable adjustment to an assessment task will be confirmed to you in writing by your tutor.

Plagiarism/cheating

Assignments, projects and essays must be the student’s own work, this includes material from staff, students or the internet. Whenever a student uses the words or work of another person either by direct quotation, paraphrasing or by the use of the other’s ideas, the author and the source must be identified through the use of formal referencing. It is recommended that students use Harvard referencing style for any material taken from published materials.

Any suspected case of plagiarism will be investigated and action taken accordingly. Individuals involved will have the opportunity to give evidence and explain their conduct. Where misconduct is proven, a penalty that reflects the nature of the plagiarism will be imposed. Penalties may range from a formal caution to the course being cancelled. Please refer to the Plagiarism Policy and Procedure on our website for more information.

Assessor intervention

During practical assessment, the tutor assessing the student MUST intervene or halt the assessment where the actions about to be taken by the student would breach Work Health and Safety standards and have the potential to cause harm or injury to self or others. If this action is taken, feedback will be provided to assist the student to identify the potential hazard or risk that would have occurred without the intervention. The feedback will enable the student to focus on improving their knowledge and skills through further practice opportunities before re-attempting the assessment.

Pre-Assessment Conditions and Information

Student feedback

We value student feedback on all assessment tools. Students are asked to give feedback and suggestions about the assessments by emailing [email protected]

Re-assessment

Students who do not achieve a satisfactory outcome for an assessment task may re-submit their assessment or be observed on another day for practical assessment. Your tutor will provide you with feedback on your assessment and/or practical performance to assist you in understanding the areas that require further learning / practice to further develop skills to achieve a satisfactory assessment outcome.

Appeals

If you disagree with an assessment decision, you can appeal the assessment decision by lodging an academic appeal. Please refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures on our website to lodge an academic appeal.

Reasonable adjustment

Definition

'Reasonable adjustment', as defined through the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, relates to a measure or action taken by an education provider to assist a learner with a disability (Disability Standards for Education, 2005).

When can Reasonable Adjustment be applied?

The Principles of Assessment state that Assessments must be Fair, Flexible, Valid and Reliable. In order to maintain "Fairness" in assessment practices, wherever appropriate reasonable adjustments are applied to take into account the individual learner’s needs.

However, the rigour of the assessment must not be compromised. For example if there is a requirement to complete written documentation in a unit of competency, oral assessment will not be appropriate.

Reasonable adjustments to assessment in Vocational Education and Training are applied to make sure that learners with a disability have:

The same learning opportunities as learners without a disability.

The same opportunity to perform and complete assessments as those without a disability.

Reasonable adjustment applied to participation in teaching, learning and assessment activities can include:

Customising resources and activities within the training package or accredited course.

Modifying the presentation medium.

Learner support.

Use of assisting and/or adaptive technologies.

Making information accessible both prior to enrolment and during the course.

Monitoring the adjustments to ensure learner needs continue to be met.

How to request reasonable adjustment to assessment tasks within this unit.

Should you have a disability that requires consideration of reasonable adjustment for any of the assessment tasks within this unit, you should discuss your circumstances with your tutor. Your tutor will then consult with you to determine what reasonable adjustment can be applied to the assessment and advise you of how to proceed with the assessment activities.

The approved reasonable adjustment to an assessment task will be confirmed to you in writing by your tutor.

Plagiarism/cheating

Assignments, projects and essays must be the student’s own work, this includes material from staff, students or the internet. Whenever a student uses the words or work of another person either by direct quotation, paraphrasing or by the use of the other’s ideas, the author and the source must be identified through the use of formal referencing. It is recommended that students use Harvard referencing style for any material taken from published materials.

Any suspected case of plagiarism will be investigated and action taken accordingly. Individuals involved will have the opportunity to give evidence and explain their conduct. Where misconduct is proven, a penalty that reflects the nature of the plagiarism will be imposed. Penalties may range from a formal caution to the course being cancelled. Please refer to the Plagiarism Policy and Procedure on our website for more information.

Assessor intervention

During practical assessment, the tutor assessing the student MUST intervene or halt the assessment where the actions about to be taken by the student would breach Work Health and Safety standards and have the potential to cause harm or injury to self or others. If this action is taken, feedback will be provided to assist the student to identify the potential hazard or risk that would have occurred without the intervention. The feedback will enable the student to focus on improving their knowledge and skills through further practice opportunities before re-attempting the assessment.